What knowledge do I need to be a junior C++?

Question

I have been studying for a while c++ but I really want to know what I need to jump into the IT world and work as c++ dev ...thank you !!!

Answer 1

First of all you need to have some knowledge about C. As C++ is the next version of C. I recommend you to start with C before attempting for C++

Answer 2

It depends on the job market you are entering. If there are more jobs than candidates, you do not need to know anything to get hired. With the reverse scenario, you need a miracle to get hired even with decades of knowledge.

Answer 3

My friend got laid off and couldn't get a job in that scenario in 2001.

Answer 4

The more competition for the job the more knowledge is expected even for a junior level job. Without knowing your job market, it is difficult to suggest an answer. The more knowledge the better, but it might not be needed. Companies expect to train new hires (even seniors) to their development environment so a few extra weeks is insignificant for a candidate that fits well with your company.

Answer 5

Start by completing the C++ tutorial here.

Answer 6

But after that if I want to get a job what should I know ?

Answer 7

Even with decades of knowledge?
I think that's an exaggeration John

Answer 8

Learn about Graphics and the other header files....

the trick is that when you begin to know about more header files you get a chance to explore more hidden features of C++....
e.g. <windows.h>, <vector>..... etc....

Answer 9

I mean , when you jump to python , javascript or other language, to be a junior dev you must rich specific knowledge to be a junior , but what about c++ ? I was expecting a clear answer...

Answer 10

that k you John for your time but that is not an answer, because anyone could say " yes you need knowledge to get a job" but I trying to get a right answer, what is the goal for a junior c++ dev , I know that any human need knowledge but which one to rich a junior c++ job

Answer 11

federico monzon, I think John actually has answered it:

It is hard to state something general because different jobs may require a different set of skills, and it would depend on the market in your country/town etc. as well.

If you look online or in a newspaper for job openings requiring C++, you can get a good impression of what you need besides C++ knowledge.

But if everybody applying there offers all those side skills just like you, how will they chose? Probably they'll just take the best, right?

But in that case you are even more in the dark about what specifically you need - because it would depend on what your competition has to offer as well.